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S255 AWU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,071 mi
Last recorded117,071 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 AWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,071 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 117,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre of outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 111,477 miles

o/s/r brake partially binding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to inner door shut/step area

n/s windscreen washer jet partially insecure

rear seat back rest partially insecure

rear valance corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to inner door shut/step area

n/s windscreen washer jet partially insecure

o/s/r brake partially binding

rear seat back rest partially insecure

rear valance corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,981 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 103,981 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,294 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,810 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 91,810 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion in o/s/rear valance

Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,023 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,821 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 71,546 miles

Centre & Rear exhaust corroded

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,408 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,716 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 56,716 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S255 AWU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 104,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S255 AWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S255 AWU registered?

S255 AWU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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